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    Clean Reinstall help

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mordeth, Aug 28, 2007.

  1. mordeth

    mordeth Notebook Evangelist

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    i know this is an easy process for most people but it's my first time with vista.
    i have a 1520 and i would like to do a clean reinstall...i have searched the forums but didnt find one that i found useful ..maybe i didnt look hard enough

    if anyone has a link i would really apreciate it. also how can i install xp as well on the same system?


    thanks
     
    mordeth, Aug 28, 2007
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Commander Wolf, Aug 28, 2007
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  3. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Take a look at these :
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    scroll down to select the edition

    AND

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    PhoenixFx, Aug 28, 2007
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  4. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Just make sure you have a reinstallation disk before taking the plunge.

    Also, make sure you download at least the network drivers so you can get back online after reinstalling Windows.
     
    vespoli, Aug 28, 2007
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  5. mordeth

    mordeth Notebook Evangelist

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    uhm so as i understand, i can just put the cd dell gave me and restart the pc and install again? what happens to the vista that is installed right now?
     
    mordeth, Aug 28, 2007
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  6. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    Read my link below...short/to the point and exact...if you have Mediadirect.
     
    Les, Aug 28, 2007
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  7. mordeth

    mordeth Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks all...i'll see what i can do
     
    mordeth, Aug 28, 2007
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